TAV is being held in person on Thursday, August 14th, 2025 from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m in Buttrick Hall.
“Teaching at Vanderbilt” (TAV) is AdvancED’s annual orientation for all new full-time and part-time faculty. The orientation is an opportunity for new faculty to meet each other and to learn how our team can support them throughout their Vanderbilt careers.
PLEASE NOTE: "Teaching at Vanderbilt" is distinct from and complementary to the general New Faculty Orientation sponsored by the Provost’s Office. Thus, faculty who will play an instructional role at Vanderbilt are encouraged to attend both events.
Eligibility
Who should attend TAV?
- All new Vanderbilt University faculty are eligible to attend Teaching at Vanderbilt (TAV)
If you have any questions or need further clarification, please reach out to the AdvancED team at advanced-teaching@vanderbilt.edu or 615-322-7290 for guidance. Register today to secure your spot and ensure you're prepared to excel in your classroom in the upcoming year!
TAV FAQs
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Fill out our form to register for TAV today.
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For any questions about registration, or if you experience problems, please contact the AdvancED team at advanced-teaching@vanderbilt.edu or 615-322-7290.
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TAV Schedule:
2:30 - 2:45 – Welcome & Introductions
2:45 - 2:55 – Break / Transition to Sessions
2:55 - 3:35 – Concurrent Session 1
3:40 - 4:20 – Concurrent Session 2
4:20 - 5:00 – Reception
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Please choose two of the concurrent sessions offered below.
AI Prompt Engineering for Faculty: Crafting Effective AI Prompts for Teaching and Research
This session introduces prompt engineering for education. Faculty will learn how to design prompts that generate clear, useful AI outputs and explore real-time strategies for enhancing instruction and scholarship.
Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Classroom
This workshop equips faculty with frameworks to foster open, respectful, and educationally productive discussions. Using real scenarios, participants will explore strategies for navigating identity, politics, and tension in classroom dialogue.
Cultivating Belonging in the Classroom
Creating a sense of belonging is essential to student learning and well-being. This session will explore practical strategies for building welcoming classroom environments where all students feel seen, supported, and valued. We’ll examine how course design, facilitation, and classroom dynamics can foster belonging—and how small changes can lead to a big impact.Brightspace Basics and Beyond
Whether you're brand new to Brightspace or looking to take your course design to the next level, this session will walk you through the essentials and introduce key features that support effective teaching. We’ll explore tools for organizing content, communicating with students, and tracking engagement. You’ll leave with tips, tricks, and strategies to make Brightspace work better for you and your students.
Active Learning Strategies to Increase Student Engagement
This session explores active learning strategies that promote higher-order thinking and authentic student engagement. Faculty will leave with actionable strategies to redesign learning experiences for deeper impact. -
For more information, contact AdvancED at advanced-teaching@vanderbilt.edu.
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Individual consultations are among the most beneficial services we offer. Faculty are encouraged to schedule a consultation before or after the TAV orientation. More details on our consultations can be found here.
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New and returning faculty members are invited to join our ongoing programs and workshops. Topics include leading class discussions, syllabus design, presentation tools, inclusive teaching, educational technologies, and more. Information can be found on our events page.